How severe is CVE-2017-8017?

CVE-2017-8017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-8017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8017?

CVE-2017-8017 primarily affects Emc Smarts Network Configuration Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8017?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-8017 published?

CVE-2017-8017 was published on 2017-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8017

CVE-2017-8017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Smarts Network Configuration Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Emc Smarts Network Configuration Manager
Published: 2017-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.3.x, 9.4.0.x, 9.4.1.x, and 9.4.2.x is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting Vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8017?: EMC Network Configuration Manager (NCM) 9.3.x, 9.4.0.x, 9.4.1.x, and 9.4.2.x is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting Vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2017-8017?: CVE-2017-8017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-8017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8017?: CVE-2017-8017 primarily affects Emc Smarts Network Configuration Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8017 published?: CVE-2017-8017 was published on 2017-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:smarts_network_configuration_manager:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:smarts_network_configuration_manager:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:smarts_network_configuration_manager:9.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:smarts_network_configuration_manager:9.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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